The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina discussed the country’s macroeconomic outlook, inflation, financial stability and exposure to global uncertainty with senior International Monetary Fund and World Bank officials during their annual meetings in Bangkok. Governor Jasmina Selimović and the officials also emphasized the need to preserve the central bank’s independence as prescribed by the Constitution and law. The IMF projects Bosnia and Herzegovina’s gross domestic product growth at 2.3% in 2026, accelerating to 2.6% in 2027. Consumer price inflation is expected to rise from an average of 4.0% in 2025 to 5.0% in 2026 before slowing to 3.3% in 2027. The IMF’s broader outlook forecasts global growth of 3.1% in 2026 and 3.5% in 2027.
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina discusses economic outlook and stresses independence at IMF and World Bank meetings
The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina discussed the domestic economic outlook and stressed the need to preserve its independence during the IMF and World Bank annual meetings. The IMF expects national growth of 2.3% in 2026 and 2.6% in 2027, while inflation is projected at 5.0% and 3.3%, respectively.